Homemade Pita Chips Tzatziki (Print Version)

Golden pita chips meet creamy tzatziki for a vibrant snack ideal for sharing on warm days.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pita Chips

01 - 4 large pita breads
02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

→ Tzatziki

06 - 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
07 - 1/2 large cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out
08 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
09 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
11 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
12 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to fully preheat.
02 - Cut each pita bread into 8 uniform triangles using a sharp knife.
03 - Place pita triangles onto a baking sheet in a single layer. Brush both sides with olive oil.
04 - Evenly sprinkle the pita triangles with sea salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika if desired.
05 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, turn chips halfway through baking. Remove when golden and crisp. Allow to cool.
06 - In a mixing bowl, blend Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped dill, lemon juice, sea salt, and ground black pepper. Stir until homogenous.
07 - Refrigerate the tzatziki for at least 10 minutes to develop flavors.
08 - Arrange pita chips on a platter and offer chilled tzatziki alongside.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ridiculously easy to make and tastes fresher than anything from a bag.
  • The combo of crisp pita and that cooling, garlicky tzatziki has saved many beach days from bland snacking.
02 -
  • If you don't squeeze the cucumber dry enough, your tzatziki will turn watery and lose its luscious thickness.
  • Baking just one minute too long makes chips brittle—watch closely after ten minutes so they stay perfectly crisp.
03 -
  • Never skip squeezing the cucumber or the tzatziki will be a runny mess.
  • Brushing every chip generously with olive oil gives you that perfect crisp and color.
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